2022: Schweikert Voted Against Providing $55 Billion In Financial Assistance To Restaurants And Small Businesses Impacted By The Coronavirus Pandemic, Including A $42 Billon Increase To The Restaurant Revalidation Fund And $13 Billion For A New Program To Provide Assistance To Small Businesses. In April 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 202, which would "provide $55 billion for Small Business Administration financial assistance to restaurants and small businesses that lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it would increase from $28.6 billion to $70.6 billion funding provided for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund established by previous coronavirus relief law (PL 117-2). It would provide $13 billion for a new Hard Hit Industries Award Program to provide financial assistance payments to small businesses that experienced at least a 40 percent revenue loss due to the pandemic. It would specify that funds for the new program would be awarded in amounts equal to such losses, up to $1 million, and may be used for business expenses including payroll costs, certain payments to contractors, rent, mortgages, maintenance costs, pandemic-related health measures and paid sick leave. Among other provisions, it would require the SBA to prioritize applicants that have experienced revenue losses of at least 80 percent, followed by those with revenue losses of at least 60 percent. As an offset, the bill would provide for the recapture of unobligated funds provided by previous coronavirus relief laws and administered by the SBA, including funds rescinded or otherwise returned from the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. It would also extend, through at least March 11, 2023, the time period within which expenses may be covered under the SBA grant program for operators of live-performance venues closed due to the pandemic." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 223-203, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 123, 4/7/22; Congressional Quarterly, 4/7/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 3807]
The Bill Would Provide $42 Billion For Struggling Food And Beverage Establishments After The Revitalization Fund Ran Out Of Money In 2021, And The Bill Would Add $13 Billion To Help Small Businesses, Regardless Of Industry, That Suffered At Least 40% Of Losses During The Pandemic, With Grant Caps Of $1 Million Each. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The House legislation would provide $42 billion to replenish a fund for struggling restaurants, food trucks, bars, caterers, brewpubs, bakeries and more after the money ran dry quickly last year. The measure would tack on another $13 billion for small businesses that suffered revenue losses of at least 40 percent during the pandemic, without regard to what industries they operate in, with grants capped at $1 million each." [Congressional Quarterly, 4/7/22]
The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 Provided $28.6 Billion In Pandemic Relief For Restaurants, But Only One-Third Of Applicants Were Able To Receive Funding Before The Fund Ran Out. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Congress provided $28.6 billion for restaurants in pandemic relief legislation last year (PL 117-2), but only one-third of those that applied were able to receive a grant before funding ran out. Velázquez, D-N.Y., said 177,000 applicants were left out as a result." [Congressional Quarterly, 4/7/22]
The House Bill Included A Prohibition On The Financial Assistance On Businesses With Wage Violations. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Unlike in the House, the Senate bill doesn't include a prohibition on aid to businesses with violations of wage laws on their books, which was a demand of progressives like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich." [Congressional Quarterly, 4/7/22]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Of 2021. In April 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted for the "Van Duyne, R-Texas, motion to recommit the bill to the House Small Business Committee." The vote was on a motion to recommit. The House rejected the motion by a vote of 205-219. [House Vote 122, 4/7/22; Congressional Quarterly, 4/7/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 3807]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Of 2021. In April 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "adoption of the rule (H Res 1033) that would provide for floor consideration of the Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act (HR 3807). It would provide for up to one hour of debate on the bill." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 218-206. [House Vote 120, 4/6/22; Congressional Quarterly, 4/6/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 3807; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 1033]
2022: Schweikert Effectively Voted Against The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Of 2021. In April 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Schweikert voted against the "motion to order the previous question (thus limiting debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 1033) that would provide for floor consideration of the Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act (HR 3807). It would provide for up to one hour of debate on the bill." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 221-206. [House Vote 119, 4/6/22; Congressional Quarterly, 4/6/22; Congressional Actions, H.R. 3807; Congressional Actions, H.Res. 1033]